Anthony Pleasant was drafted No. 73 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1990 NFL Draft out of Tennessee State. 202 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 59 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #73
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1990
- NFL games
- 202
- Years as starter
- 11
- Career AV
- 592nd at Tennessee State
The pick
How Anthony Pleasant came off the board in 1990.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
202 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 59 career approximate value
- Games played
- 202
- Seasons as a starter
- 11
- Career approximate value
- 592nd among Tennessee State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2949% of career value
- Final season
- 200313 years after the draft
Around pick 73
Who came off the board on either side of Anthony Pleasant.
Western Michigan
Miami
Tennessee
NC State
Tennessee State in the 1990 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Tennessee State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Anthony Pleasant in the 1990 NFL Draft
Anthony Pleasant is a Defensive end out of Tennessee State selected No. 73 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1990 NFL Draft. 202 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 59 career approximate value Tennessee State has produced 34 NFL draft picks since 1981.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Anthony Pleasant drafted?
Anthony Pleasant was selected No. 73 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1990 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1990/anthony-pleasant.
What college did Anthony Pleasant play for?
Anthony Pleasant played college football at Tennessee State in the OVC-Big South. See every Tennessee State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/tennessee-state-tigers.
How did Anthony Pleasant's NFL career turn out?
202 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 59 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1990/anthony-pleasant.